Conditions for leadership
There is a difference between the necessary conditions for leadership and sufficient ones.
For instance, in war, it is necessary to know the capabilities of your enemy and their positions, but it is not sufficient to win a battle.
Being in a position of leadership is necessary to lead an organization, but it is not sufficient to get people moving towards a common goal.
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